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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284, 3,151.56 and 1,289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284, 3,151.56 and 1,289.12 is: 1,778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284 : 3,151.56 = 1,289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284/3,151.56 = 1,289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284x = 3,151.56 × 1,289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284x = 4,062,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,739.03/2,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.78

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